George Brimhall's quotes, sayings

Let me tell you a secret about fasting

I believe in fasting. When you fast with a purpose and involve the Lord in prayer, saying - “I’ve got a decision to make, I don’t know who to marry, what school to go to, whether to invest or not” - after 24 hours of fasting, when you move forward, He becomes your partner.

Do you believe in God? Who is your God?

I’m past faith - I know God is real. My God is the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost.

What was the secret to a successful marriage?

My religion keeps me true to my wife.

Are you still in love with your wife?

I am. Unfortunately, she passed away about three and a half years ago, but I still love her.
We’re all on the same road - some are just ahead of others, so I’ll join her.

The sad truth about divorce rates

Unfortunately, over 50% of marriages end up in divorce, which is sad.

The value of a life partner

The best relationship a person could have is with their wife. She's the person you trust the most, have the most confidence in, and the most desire to please.

Kids and grandkids are the legacy

Marry a great gal that likes kids - because when you get my age, you don't think about the theme parks, or the golf courses, or the shopping centers you built. You think about the kids and grandkids.

Marry right and have kids, because when you get my age, it's the best thing you can have.

My biggest accomplishment is in life?

I have 66 grandchildren.

When work doesn’t feel like work

If you're doing it for yourself, it's not work. If you're doing it for someone else, it is. Since I was 19, I've never worked for anybody else - so it's really not work.